ICLA Coordinator Myanmar Yangon (National Only)

Support the technical core competency base for ICLA in Myanmar.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 7 Feb 2025 at 10:30 UTC

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Overview

Support the technical core competency base for ICLA in Myanmar.

You have:

University degree in Law or related field of international human rights law
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
Legal background or substantive experience in legal issues in Myanmar
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Excellent understanding of protection principles and relevant International Human rights Law

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NRC Myanmar is now seeking a National candidate for The ICLA Coordinator to support of programme technical core competency base in the Country Office, Yangon.

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ICLA Coordinator
Based in: Yangon
Report to: ICLA Specialist
Travel: 20 %
Grade 7 in NRC’s Salary Scale (Annual 13th months’ salary, NRC MM Health Insurance Package, Leave entitlements etc.) with accompanying terms and conditions.
Fixed-term national contract.

Qualifications

University degree in Law or related field of international human rights law or other relevant educational background (political science, international relations, etc). combined with relevant professional experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within field of expertise, especially in law and humanitarian programming
Legal background or substantive experience in legal issues in Myanmar
Knowledge of international standards on nationality issues and access to civil documents
Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Excellent understanding of protection principles and relevant International Human rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, right to nationality and International Refugee Law standards.

Responsibilities

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Contribute with Legal assistance specific technical competence to the development of strategy, Macro LogFrame, and Plan of Action
Contribute with legal assistance specific competence to programme development, adjustment or review on legal identity documentation and housing,land, property rights (HLP)
Conduct legal assistance specific technical assessment and present recommendations
Conduct legal assistance specific technical research and document findings and recommendations
Provide legal assistance specific technical input to coordination mechanism (e.g. cluster coordination) and working groups
Develop legal assistance specific technical indicators and mechanism for M&E
Develop legal assistance specific technical guidance, tools, and mechanism
Contribute to organisational learning through the provision of specific technical analysis, lessons learnt, and reports

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Can you share an experience where you had to navigate complex legal issues in a challenging context?	This question evaluates your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.	Discuss a specific situation, what you did, and the outcome.
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